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A14 FHD

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,002 mi
Last recorded148,002 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 FHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 148,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 131,035 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2022 114,534 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 114,466 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,682 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,668 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 72,668 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 59,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 58,892 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 58,758 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 45,328 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2019 45,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,766 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 31,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 22,470 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?

Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
9,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,912
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,745
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,724
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,893
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A14 FHD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 74,172 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A14 FHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A14 FHD registered?

A14 FHD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is A14 FHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 FHD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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